Equipment Mechanic , II, or III - Fleet Operations Division

Equipment Mechanic I, II, or III – Fleet Operations Division

Location:

Odessa, TX – 3901 East US Highway 80, Odessa.

Pay: $50,000–$80,000 per year (depending on level). FLSA status:
Nonexempt. Travel: 25 % of the time. Shift: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. On‑site.

The Texas Department of Transportation’s Fleet Operations Division seeks a mechanic to maintain and repair a wide range of wheeled vehicles and construction equipment, ensuring daily operations and emergency response capability across the state.

• Adjust brakes and replace brake system parts, including air brake and anti‑locking systems.
• Analyze and interpret diagnostic information from computerized systems.
• Complete repair order paperwork and maintain accurate data in the fleet information system.
• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, and repairs on motor vehicles and equipment.
• Check lighting and wiring mechanisms for proper function.
• Prepare vehicles for use by checking safety features (first aid kits, fire extinguishers, mobile radios).
• Troubleshoot, test, and repair electrical systems, electronic ignitions, and fuel injection systems.
• Use computerized diagnostic analyzers to perform complex diagnostic work.
• Perform quality assurance and analysis on repaired vehicles and equipment.
• Perform other job responsibilities as assigned.

• Level II: Trains less experienced technicians.
• Level III: Leads and trains less experienced technicians; serves as Shop Coordinator in their absence.

• Equipment Mechanic I: 2 years of experience in automotive, medium/heavy truck, or construction equipment diagnostics and repair.
• Equipment Mechanic II: 4 years of experience.
• Equipment Mechanic III: 7 years of experience.
• Associate’s degree in Automotive and/or Diesel Technology may substitute for 2 years of experience.
• Certificates of completion from a Technical Training Institute may substitute for experience on a year‑for‑year basis.
• Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required; must attain within 120 calendar days of registration.

• Commercial driver’s license (CDL).
• Diesel or Automotive Technology Associate’s Degree or technical certifications.
• ASE certifications.
• Experience using diagnostic equipment and software.
• Experience working on heavy or construction equipment.

• Exposure to extreme temperatures (below 32 °F or above 100 °F for more than one hour).
• Exposure to noise.
• Must wear protective gear (respirator, hard hat, etc.).
• Medium work: lift up to 50 lbs; frequently lift or carry up to 25 lbs.
• Kneeling or bending to the knees.
• Job simulation required for interview assessment.
• Pre‑employment physical required.
• Drug test required; random testing applies.
• Must be able to report for duty within 60 minutes after 24‑hour notification for emergencies.
• Alternate schedules during emergency response or adverse weather events.
• Travel to other district/division shops within the state as needed.

• Retirement plans.
• Alternative and/or flexible work schedules.
• Paid leave and holidays.
• Health premiums paid 100 % for full‑time employees.
• On‑the‑job training.
• Tuition assistance program.
• Holistic wellness program with leave incentives.
• Career development and advancement opportunities.
• Family‑friendly policies and programs.

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.